Swiftech MCX159 R - Manual (Page 2)

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Figure 5
Installation of the retention rods necessitates removal of the motherboard from the
chassis.
Follow Figure 5 to install the retention rods: install two 4-40 x 1.25” Philips screws with fiber
washers on both sides of the motherboard, and secure the rods with the provided 4-40
mini-nuts.
Re-install the motherboard into chassis.
Lightly coat the processor core with the provided Arctic Alumina  thermal compound. Only
a paper-thin coat is necessary! It should be applied using preferably a razor blade, or a
credit card, held between thumb and index at a 45
° angle.
Neoprene pads should not be used with processors protected by a heat spreader, such as
shown in figure 6. They should only be used if the core (silicone) is exposed, such as
shown in figure 1.
Slide down the heatsink over the retention rods, then install the nylon tension limiters
(flange facing down), the springs, and tighten the assembly with the knurled knobs. Over
tightening of the assembly is prevented by the tension limiter. Users should be cautious
nonetheless, as nylon can be easily crushed.
Connect the fan to any motherboard 3-pin power connector.
Figure 6
Installation is complete!
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